Manuscript Cover with the Buddha Shakyamuni, Attended by Manjushri and Vajrapani

Rectangular bronze object with a dark patina, showing significant wear and discoloration, with a raised design in the center; the design features three seated figures; the central figure is surrounded by two symmetrical curved shapes; the central figure sits cross-legged with hands in lap, while the figure on the left sits cross-legged with right hand raised and left hand on lap; the figure on the right sits cross-legged with a club-like object in right hand and an object in left hand; a border of small dots surrounds the central design; a second raised border with a scrolling pattern encircles the central design.